King Camp Gillette invented the safety razor Archive

Probably one of the most popular taglines of modern times. A brand that most men look up to for their grooming needs. But do you know about the man behind the invention of the first safety disposable razor that laid the foundation for this brand. And do you also know that this inventor hoped that he be remembered as one of history’s social and economic reformers. His name was King Camp Gillette. Before we know more about this messiah of men’s grooming, let’s acknowledge one of the most significant problems that troubled society. Shaving was considered as a nuisance and